Guests aboard the September 12, 2026 departure of Royal Princess are not getting the Alaskan itinerary that was originally scheduled, as the ship has developed engine difficulties and must skip two ports of call. The ship departed Seattle, Washington, as planned on Saturday, but on Sunday, September 13, guests received letters (now posted to the sailing’s Facebook page) outlining the change. “We are currently experiencing a technical issue with our engines that does not affect the safety of our guests or crew but does restrict our ability to proceed at the required speed to maintain ou...